Senior Pensions Associate

DLA Piper is a multinational law firm with offices in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
About the Role: We are seeking to appoint a Senior Pensions Associate to work in our Leeds office.
Looking for: In addition to your ambition and enthusiasm, we are looking to secure your experience of advising trustee and employer clients on a range of pensions issues and your excellent technical skills and attention to detail, alongside developed team work, project management and client care abilities.
Opportunities: You will be afforded the opportunity to cover every aspect of pension provision, including the creation, operation, regulation and restructuring of all types of pension funds in both private and public sectors.
And more: You will provide a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and respond effectively to requests from internal and external clients.

DLA Piper UK LLP

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